United Dairymen of Arizona (UDA) Photo Gallery

Return to article | Return to photo galleriesThree United Dairymen of Arizona milk transports are unloaded at a Phoenix processor, one of several the co-operative serves. About 190 loads of milk are hauled daily by the transportation division from 94 dairies to processing plants in Phoenix.Return to article | Return to photo galleriesTom O’Carroll, [top left] distribution manager for the United Dairymen of Arizona, manages the transportation division with customer service for the members a top priority—and trains drivers with that in mind. Walker Stainless Equipment Co LLC supplied this 6,200-gallon full frame [top right] tank trailer to handle the twisting and turning coming out of the yard into the street.Return to article | Return to photo galleriesThis stainless steel 6,200-gallon tank trailer is typical of those supplied by Brenner Tank LLC. The co-op specifies LC Thomsen foodgrade valves.Return to article | Return to photo galleriesKevin Heimann, a driver for Arizona Milk Truck Inc, arrives at the co-op yard and weighs his tractor-trailer rig. A fueling station is adjacent to the scales.Return to article | Return to photo galleriesAt sundown, the co-op’s yard in Phoenix begins to fill up as drivers drop off trailers at the end of the work day. Early the next morning, they’ll be back at work.Return to article | Return to photo galleriesThis 1951 Ford tankwagon with a 500-gallon tank is used in local parades and other community events.Return to article | Return to photo galleriesThe two-bay shop on site has two mechanics and one mechanic’s helper and schedules maintenance and repairs from 6 am until 2 pm Monday through Friday.